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El Cholo Restaurant


El Cholo Restaurant
1121 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90006
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#516 of 3,745 restaurants in Los Angeles
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: $21-$30
  • Recommended For: Child-friendly, Outdoor seating, Delivery
  • Address: 1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
  • Phone:  (323) 734-2773
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“Never again.”
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2 of 5 stars
Wladziu 4 contributions
California
Jun 3, 2009

This dreary place has been in LA for decades and it can only be because the customers hate real Mexican food. Our dishes were completely tasteless and the salsa did not help because it was too .Not a bit of spice in anything. Also, their "famous" Margarita which arrives in a large tumbler is mainly lime juice and a great... more

“great food and good...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 2, 2008

great food and good margaita's!!! more

“good mex with a nice...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 29, 2008

good mex with a nice twist or two. and damn great margaritas. more

“Yummy! Tres Taco Al...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

Yummy! Tres Taco Al Carbon mmmmm! more

“Old school. This place...”
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4 of 5 stars
tweet1get1 264 contributions
Jul 9, 2008

Old school. This place has been great forever. Interesting neighborhood, but worth the drive. more

“An historic L.A...”
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5 of 5 stars
TyCarlisle LA 26 contributions
Jun 7, 2008

An historic L.A. landmark, has half price food Mon-Thur with college I.D. It's been in the same spot on Western Avenue since the 1920's when it was one of the only buildings in the area and surrounded by mostly Mexican immigrant farm workers. It's name "El Cholo" actually means "farmer" contrary to popular opinion. Their humble past is reflected on... more

“the essentials were...”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 21, 2008

the essentials were great: tortillas, salsa, and rice. food was pretty good. i guess i'd just rather make it at home! more

“Good drinks, but only...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 5, 2008

Good drinks, but only Nopalitos are superior. Too much gringofication. more

“overpriced, over rated...”
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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 17, 2008

overpriced, over rated, overdone. good theme restaurant though and good for large parties, large portions, good margs. western location is better than the santa monica one in my opinion. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008

Annie's Early California Enchilada is FANTASTIC! I also recommend the guac. more

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El Cholo Restaurant Address

1121 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Tel: (323) 734-2773
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.